I've come close many times in getting my screenplay sold. I've never signed with an any agent or manager. I've been hipped pocketed to death.
I had a major A-list rep my script but the deal didn't pan out. I have nothing. I have a lousy job and my health is declining.
So the writing career has come close but nothing has happened.
I'm realistic. Statistically, the odds of getting a screenplay repped and sold are not in favor of the writer. I'm 50. I've been trying since I was in my late twenties. I've learned the craft, but nothing.
I thank God I have a loving wife who makes life worth living and for that I'm forever grateful. She's what keeps me going. She even encourages my writing.
But I am tired. I had great responses and bad responses to my scripts. I'm finishing up what I believe will be my final screenplay.
But I look back at my hopes, my dreams of seeing the words "Written by.." with my name at the end on the screen.
It was a wonderful, ignorant time. Getting calls from studio producers then the reality of when you don't hear from them again. Having a-list agents and managers claim what a great writer you are, then they disappear to pursue other projects on their plate for fear of losing traction at the studios and have no time for you.
I congratulate those of you who have sold, gotten officially signed and had your scripts optioned. You know you hard work paid off. You did something great. You have an achievement you could look back on.
Remember those days because they're the icing on the proverbial cake.
Rich
I had a major A-list rep my script but the deal didn't pan out. I have nothing. I have a lousy job and my health is declining.
So the writing career has come close but nothing has happened.
I'm realistic. Statistically, the odds of getting a screenplay repped and sold are not in favor of the writer. I'm 50. I've been trying since I was in my late twenties. I've learned the craft, but nothing.
I thank God I have a loving wife who makes life worth living and for that I'm forever grateful. She's what keeps me going. She even encourages my writing.
But I am tired. I had great responses and bad responses to my scripts. I'm finishing up what I believe will be my final screenplay.
But I look back at my hopes, my dreams of seeing the words "Written by.." with my name at the end on the screen.
It was a wonderful, ignorant time. Getting calls from studio producers then the reality of when you don't hear from them again. Having a-list agents and managers claim what a great writer you are, then they disappear to pursue other projects on their plate for fear of losing traction at the studios and have no time for you.
I congratulate those of you who have sold, gotten officially signed and had your scripts optioned. You know you hard work paid off. You did something great. You have an achievement you could look back on.
Remember those days because they're the icing on the proverbial cake.
Rich
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